The Olympics is here and in full swing. Personally, I have been glued to my television since the opening ceremonies. My roommates and I have even gone so far as to record the events on our DVR so that we can watch them later.

I must say that I have not been disappointed with the Games.

The highs and lows that have been displayed by our global athletes has been a roller coaster for me.

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My world is not as bright as it was only a few days ago — I have lost a true friend.
I only knew her for two decades, about 20 years, but I am forever wiser and richer for having known her as a friend and confidant.

Even though she was about 35 years older than me, the age difference was irrelevant.
I have said she was a “jump in the car, go get a Coke and talk about your boyfriend” kind of friend, not a grandmother figure, but that’s not to say she wasn’t a good listener.
What wise counsel she gave, without a hint of being judgmental.

From kindergarten to 12th grade, I went to the same public school in the small village of Florien.

I graduated with a small class of 40 — the second largest class that had moved on from that building. We saw each other every day and we knew all of our classmates names, as well as most of their siblings. That’s what happens when you grow up in a small town.

In those 39 other students, there weren’t strong lines that defined the popular kids, the cheerleaders, the geeks and whatever other labeled groups that larger schools tend to have.

Tomorrow school revs back up after the holiday break and things will get back to normal throughout schools in Lincoln Parish. And I suspect for our teachers and administrators that will come as somewhat of a relief after the craziness that occurs between Thanksgiving and Christmas.